Gluten-Free Pineapple Carrot Muffins
These little pineapple carrot muffins have everything good about them… They’re: filled with fruits and veggies warm with fall spices gluten-free extra yummy … and a cinch to make
Post-show Reflections
Hello friends! On September 8, I competed in the IFBB (International Federation of Bodybuilding) Muscle Contest Philippines, and came home with 2 gold medals and 2 bronze. I’m absolutely thrilled with my results, but even more satisfied with the relationships I made that day, the bonding I experienced with the other beautiful athletes from around …
Vegan Salted Caramel Bars
These vegan salted caramel bars are so good they almost made me bust my macros!!! Hello friends! I’m now 2 days out from my upcoming bodybuilding competition, and today is my last day of carb and calorie depletion before refeeding tomorrow in final preparation for the show on Saturday. I’m hungry!! In every sense of …
What I Ate Wednesday- Carb Refeed
Hello friends! First of all, thank you so much for your support and kind comments on my latest post on getting (and being!) super-lean. Your words are golden to me! My calories and carbs have never been so low during a competition prep, and I’ve been feeling the effects… fatigue, flat-looking muscles, and significant loss of …
The Real Scoop on Getting (& Being!) Super-Lean
Hello friends! I’ve been wanting to write this post for such a long time now, but to be honest, haven’t had the energy. I’m now 2 weeks out from my second-ever bodybuilding show, and my prep has gone completely according to schedule. I’ve lost about 13-14 pounds since May, and getting verrrry close to my …
No Bake Chewy Granola Bars
Are you looking for a quick, healthy, and delicious snack that requires no baking and minimal effort? Look no further than these no-bake granola bars! Perfect for busy mornings, lunchboxes, or even as an on-the-go treat, these bars are packed with wholesome ingredients and can be made in just 15 minutes. Whether you’re a busy …
Brownie Baked Oatmeal
Hello friends! I’m hoping that this brownie baked oatmeal will help me pull out of the blogging slump I’ve been in lately. And if it doesn’t, I’m not sure anything will! This yummy little treat is: chewy, rich, dense, moist, extra chocolatey, and everything a brownie should be. In a healthy baked oatmeal. What could …
My Great Smoothie Adventure
Hello friends! Recently I had the great good fortune to receive a huge box of goodies from RealFood… a local store here in Alabang that opened a little over a year ago and specialises in healthy, locally-sourced, “real food” products. This store is such a wonderful addition to our grocery options here. Prior to their …
Easy Oatmeal Pancakes
Hello friends! These easy oatmeal pancakes are just the thing to whip up on a Saturday morning… or any morning, really, with all these nourishing ingredients and a make-ahead option. You can feel good about eating them any (or every!) day of the week.
My New Favourite Green Smoothie
Hello friends! This beautiful green smoothie will refresh & replenish you, no matter how blistering it is outside. It’s getting hot, hot HOT here in Manila, although I see from my weather app that it’s still blessedly cool in some parts of the world. It’s not like we really have Spring here. It pretty much …